Christmas is coming, and you know what that means: it’s time to get into the festive spirit. And what better way to do that than with fun, heartwarming, and easy-to-watch movies?
We know there are thousands and thousands of Christmas movies out there. And since streaming services decided to add fuel to the fire and increase their content offerings during this time of year, the number has been increasing dramatically every year.
But don’t worry, even though there’s an impressive avalanche of Christmas movies, here’s a selection of the must-see titles for 2025. From family comedies to a charming French romance to a quirky Christmas heist, there’s something for everyone this holiday season.
Without further ado, here is our movie advent calendar, featuring the best movies of 2025 on Prime Video, Netflix, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and more.
Make yourself a cup of hot chocolate and start your marathon!
Christmas Karma
In theaters | Release Date: Friday, November 14
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is transformed into a joyful and colorful Christmas musical that celebrates modern-day Britain and all its vibrant communities.
Written and directed by Gurinder Chadha (Bend It Like Beckham), Christmas Karma is a modern musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol set in London. The plot follows a wealthy but ruthless British-Indian businessman, Mr. Sood (Kunal Nayyar from The Big Bang Theory), who is visited by three spectral guides on Christmas Eve.
Under the guidance of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, played by Eva Longoria, Billy Porter, and Boy George, respectively, Mr. Sood embarks on an extraordinary journey through his life in search of redemption and personal growth.
The film features a remarkably eclectic soundtrack, spanning genres such as gospel, bhangra, rap, and Christmas carols, and explores highly relevant themes such as identity, prejudice, kindness, and community spirit.
Champagne Problems
Netflix | Release Date: Wednesday, November 19
The film Champagne Problems, directed by Mark Steven Johnson, is a fitting title as the story is all about this sparkling drink.
In Johnson’s film, a century-old champagne vineyard goes up for sale, attracting the attention of a wide variety of companies. Sydney Price (Minka Kelly), an American executive determined to acquire this lucrative brand for her company, travels to Paris to close the deal.
However, in true romantic comedy style, her plans are complicated when she unexpectedly finds herself caught up in a romantic whirlwind with a charming man named Henri Cassell (Tom Woznicka), who turns out to be the son of the vineyard’s founder, Hugo (Thibault de Montalembert), and the heir to the company.
Hugo, the owner of the vineyard, is a rather peculiar guy and insists that Sydney and the other potential buyers spend their vacations at his fabulous estate and prove that they truly understand the nature of champagne and French culture. Ultimately, whoever impresses Hugo the most will get the vineyard. But, what will happen when Sydney falls madly in love with the heir to the brand she is trying to acquire?
Jingle Bell Heist
Netflix | Release Date: Wednesday, November 26
Cruel Summer star Olivia Holt joins Sex Education actor Connor Swindells in Netflix’s Christmas movie, Jingle Bell Heist, which premieres on November 26.
Directed by Michael Fimognari (The Fall of the House of Usher) and written by Abby McDonald, Jingle Bell Heist tells the story of two employees who feel cheated and decide to take justice and revenge into their own hands.
According to the streamer’s official synopsis:
“Sophia (Olivia Holt), a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick (Connor Swindells), a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most notorious department store. Forced into an uneasy alliance, as secrets surface and feelings for each other deepen, Sophia and Nick put their relationship and the heist in jeopardy.”
Co-starring Peter Serafinowicz, the film promises to make audiences laugh as much as enjoy the festive atmosphere and theme.
My Secret Santa
Netflix | Release Date: Wednesday, December 3
Directed by Mike Rohl (The Princess Switch) and starring Alexandra Breckenridge (Virgin River) and Ryan Eggold (New Amsterdam), the Christmas romantic comedy My Secret Santa arrives on Netflix on December 3, 2025.
The synopsis for the film is as follows:
“A vivacious single mom in need of a job decides to disguise herself as a man in order to get hired as the seasonal Santa at a luxury ski resort. But when she starts to fall in love with the hotel manager, complications develop that could ruin everything.”
Breckenridge, the Virgin River star has compared the premise of My Secret Santa to that of Mrs. Doubtfire, explaining that: “She’s desperate to pay her rent, plus send her daughter to this snowboarding school… but she’s a single parent… and she’s just lost her job during Christmas.”
With no other options, her character accepts the only job available: playing Santa Claus at a ski resort.
My Secret Santa promises the perfect dose of romantic entanglements during the most wonderful time of the year.
OH. WHAT. FUN.
Prime Video | Release Date: Wednesday, December 3
In Prime Video’s chaotic family film, OH. WHAT. FUN, Michelle Pfeiffer plays an underappreciated mother who decides to embark on her own adventure.
The official synopsis for OH. WHAT. FUN. is as follows:
“Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, after planning a special outing for her family, they make a crucial mistake and leave her home alone. Fed up and feeling underappreciated, she sets off on an impromptu adventure of her own. As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.”
Prime Video has assured us that this multigenerational film is something the whole family can enjoy. In this sense, this work combines “heartwarming holiday spirit with a modern message about self-care, family appreciation, and the importance of breaking from traditions to forge new ones.”
Directed by Michael Showalter, OH. WHAT. FUN seeks to turn the traditional Christmas story script on its head and, instead of focusing on the rebellious son or black sheep, focuses on the matriarch of the family, who is often ignored or underappreciated.
The rest of the cast includes Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, and Joan Chen.
She’s Making a List
Hallmark | Release Date: Saturday, December 6
Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker star in She’s Making a List, coming to Hallmark on December 6. Let us remember that, Chabert and Walker previously shared screen time in the 2018 film My Secret Valentine.
According to the official synopsis, the film follows Isabel Haynes (Chabert), a strict inspector for Naughty or Nice who works for Santa Claus. Her world seems to be in order until she is assigned to evaluate 11-year-old Charlie Duncan, known for his defiant behavior.
“She expects a routine case. But things get complicated when Isabel unexpectedly falls for Charlie’s widowed father, Jason Duncan (Walker), and begins to question the rigid rules of her job. As Christmas approaches, Isabel must choose between following the holiday algorithm or following her heart.”
According to Jennifer Kramer, vice president of programming at Hallmark Media, “She’s Making a List captures the heart, humor, and Christmas magic that our viewers love so much…”
Merv
Prime Video | Release Date: Wednesday, December 10
Directed by Jessica Swale and starring Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) and Charlie Cox (Daredevil), Merv tells the story of ex-lovers trying to share custody of their dog after breaking up.
The official synopsis for Merv is:
“When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna (Deschanel) and Russ (Cox) are forced into the world’s most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway—only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog’s broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.”
Merv reminds us that when a romantic relationship ends, we are not the only ones who feel the loss. What about pets? They also notice it, experience it, and suffer too.
Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch
Lifetime | Release Date: Saturday, December 13
Lifetime enriches its Christmas programming with a new romantic story titled Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch. Inspired by Kane and Katelyn Brown’s hit song Thank God, the film stars two familiar faces from the small screen: Arielle Kebbel (The Vampire Diaries) and Tyler Hilton (One Tree Hill).
Directed by Stefan Brogren and written by Carley Smale, the film follows Maggie Keller (Kebbel), a struggling single mother and equine therapist, who faces a challenging new client, injured hockey player Wes Campbell (Hilton), just weeks before Christmas.
The official synopsis for the film reads:
“After pro-hockey player Wes Campbell (Hilton), suffers an injury during a high-profile game just three weeks before Christmas, he is referred to Keller Ranch in Nashville to recover. There, he meets no-nonsense rancher Maggie Keller (Kebbel), a single mom to son Dawson (Eshan Lyall) and an equestrian-assisted therapist. Despite his initial skepticism, Wes is desperate to return to the ice and decides to give equine therapy a shot. As Maggie manages to break down Wes’ walls, he also helps her heal from the grief of her husband’s death. But as an unexpected romance blossoms between the two, will it go the distance or is it just a holiday fling?”